A Conversation on Web Publishing With Chris Cree Episode Run Time: 27:41 Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes Ministry Story Episode 14 is a conversation on web publishing for churches and ministries with Chris Cree. Chris is the founder of Emmanuel Press, a new website service that helps churches, ministries, and missionaries. David and Chris talk about the importance of churches leveraging technology to communicate the ministry they are doing – specifically, the power of church websites built on the WordPress platform. Show Notes: Podcast Comments: please send your comments to David@MinistryStory.com Ministry Story Podcast Host: David Tonen Podcast Guest: Chris Cree Emmanuel Press MinistryStory Podcast Theme Song: “Could This Be The End of the Hiding” by The Contact – used with permission. Purchase the song...
Learn MoreWho Are You and What’s Your Church Voice? Episode Run Time: 19:45 Subscribe in iTunes In podcast episode 9, David Tonen shares some thoughts on the value of the content on your church website. The story you tell about who you are as a church, what makes your ministry unique, and what voice you speak with, are often overlooked elements in the development of a church website. Learn why these critical elements are important and how they will help you communicate your church story more effectively. Show Notes: Comments: Send comments to David@MinistryStory.com Podcast Host: David Tonen David mentions Content Rules, a new book by Ann Handley and C.C. Chapman: Book Website Podcast Theme Song: “Could This Be The End of the Hiding” by The Contact – used with permission. Purchase the song...
Learn MoreTop 5 Reasons for Using WordPress For You Church Website Run Time: 24:07 Subscribe in iTunes… David Tonen explains the five marketing reasons why a church website should be built on a content management system and specifically WordPress. Show Notes: Comments: Send comments to David@MinistryStory.com Podcast Host: David Tonen Ministry Story Theme Song: “Could This Be The End of the Hiding” by The Contact – song used with permission. Purchase the song...
Learn MoreInsights from a Secret Church Shopper: A Conversation with Greg Atkinson Episode Run Time: 21 minutes, 12 seconds Subscribe in i-Tunes (click here…) Greg shares some of the insights he has gained from churches who hire him to assess their ministry through the eyes of a first-time guest. He will provide you with some excellent things to think about and effective strategies you can implement in your church to make the first-time visitor’s experience a positive one. We discuss the church environment, sensory elements, church websites, and mobile strategies for churches – all of which are elements of church marketing strategy and the way you communicate your ministry story. Show Notes: Comments: Please send questions, comments, audio MP3 comments, or suggestions to David@MinistryStory.com or leave a comment in the comments section on MinistryStory.com… Podcast Host: David Tonen Episode Guest: Greg Atkinson Greg’s Secret Church Shopper Service: WorshipImpressions.com Church marketing and communication blog: NavigateYourMarketing.com Ministry Story Theme Song: “Could This Be The End of the Hiding” by The Contact – song used with permission. Purchase the song...
Learn MoreBranding Faith, a Conversation with Phil Cooke: Episode Run Time: 25 minutes, 25 seconds Subscribe in iTunes (click here…) This is the “official launch” episode of the Ministry Story Podcast. Today’s podcast is a featured interview with Phil Cooke, of Cooke Pictures in Burbank, California. Phil has helped some of the largest non-profit organizations in the world navigate the recrafting of their brands. We discuss the difference between marketing and branding, the mistakes churches make in the media, and the importance of social media, technology, and design for churches to who want connect in relevant ways with our culture. His book: “Branding Faith: Why Some Churches and Non-Profits Impact the Culture and Others Don’t” is changing the way non-profit and religious organizations use the media to tell their story. I recommend it as an excellent resource for pastors and church leaders who want fresh insights on how to tell their story in a more compelling and relevant way. Comments: Please send questions, comments, audio MP3 comments, or suggestions to David@MinistryStory.com or leave a comment in the comments section on MinistryStory.com… Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Podcast Host: David Tonen Episode Guest: Phil Cooke David is on the leadership team of a church in Halifax, NS. LifeBridge Community Church. Church marketing and communication...
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